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    Brass Copper and Silver Vase, Egyptian pictorial

    @Lana - Personally, I wouldn't do anything to alter the patina, but it's really a matter of personal choice. .
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Feb 6, 2020 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Religious book in shorthand?

    It's Masonic; see the order blank in the endmatter: https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/content/books/ebooks/king-solomon-and-his-followers.pdf
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Feb 3, 2020 in forum: Books
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    And...... today's mystery objects are? As in what the hell are they!

    No doubt @Christmasjoy will be along shortly to identify these rectal thermometers things. .
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 22, 2019 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Metal elk /deer chrome? 50s? 30s? What was this used for?

    @Lucille.b - Most of the Mascots I've seen in this "series" were Jacques Cartier designs: https://www.pintower.com/media/474848354437027102 The...
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 22, 2019 in forum: Metalware
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    OOH MYSTICAL MYSTERY!

    @komokwa - I Love the latest avatar - what a stunning Himalayan Colourpoint Persian! .
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 21, 2019 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    OOH MYSTICAL MYSTERY!

    @Christmasjoy - Joy - even if you're considering using it, you're in grave danger. .
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 19, 2019 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Looking for some info and value

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/575593350/vintage-b-d-jarcho-pressometer-becton
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 19, 2019 in forum: Tools
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    OOH MYSTICAL MYSTERY!

    @Nooshie - I believe, more properly, it's a Seven Chakra fantasy magic crystal healing quack medicine Reiki Healing Wand and soup stirrer....
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 19, 2019 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    Sparkly Fleur-De-Lis Necklace - Stone\Glass Type?

    @KikoBlueEyes - They appear to be Anandalite - or "Anandolyte" if you prefer.
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 19, 2019 in forum: Jewelry
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    Trying to find info on lamp...Art Deco?

    @Fid - Yes, yes - French, of course. We all know those lines from La Marseillaise! "No arms, citoyens; Préparer l'amputation...." .
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 16, 2019 in forum: Antique Discussion
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    What is it

    @Any Jewelry - That's still nicer than standing on other people's heads. .
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 16, 2019 in forum: Metalware
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    What is it

    @2manybooks - Winner, winner, chicken dinner! .
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 15, 2019 in forum: Metalware
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    What is it

    @Any Jewelry - I don't think so, and I've ruled out a lot of Middle Eastern roots and variants. Based on this character: [ATTACH] I think the...
    Post by: shallow_ocean_spectre, Dec 15, 2019 in forum: Metalware